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Give to WorldOpt Institute in your will to protect the future

If you need help writing a will, we have a free service that can help you, called FreeWill.

68%: the number of Americans who do not have wills

Gifts to WorldOpt Institute

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Creating a gift to WorldOpt Institute can be as simple as adding a single sentence to your will. An example to discuss with your attorney is, “I give ___________ (residue, percentage, or specific amount) to WorldOpt Institute, Inc., Suite 100‑1266, 758 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, USA 96816.”

Beneficiary designations

Other easy ways to give a legacy gift.

Your life insurance, IRA, advised funds, and commercial annuities are not affected by a will. These accounts are disbursed according to beneficiary designations. This form is easier to update than a will, making it a simple way to support WorldOpt Institute and leave a legacy of protecting animals and habitats for optimizing the future.

Making WorldOpt the beneficiary of your retirement plan assets, IRA, life insurance, or commercial annuities is easy:

  1. Contact your institution and request a change-of-beneficiary form. Most have the forms on a website available for download.
  2. Decide what amount or percentage value you would like WorldOpt Institute to receive.
  3. Name WorldOpt Institute, Inc. as a beneficiary.
  4. Return or submit the form as directed by your institution. Make sure to let us know if you need help and how you would like your legacy to be named.

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